Dutch Elm
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Dutch Elm is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Ulmaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 10 m
- Spread
- 5 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 150 years
- First yield
- after 10 years
- Hardiness
- zone 5–8
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Silt, Clay
- Soil moisture
- moist – very wet
- pH
- 6 – 7.8
Growing
The Dutch Elm prefers sunny to partially shaded locations with deep, moisture-retentive, moderately nutrient-rich clay soils and a pH value of 6.0 to 7.8. Regular watering is important, especially during dry periods. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. The elm tolerates pruning well and is often cultivated as a street or park tree.
Frequently asked questions
Dutch Elm: how big does it get?
Dutch Elm (Ulmus hollandica) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 10 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 5 m. Growth is fast.
Dutch Elm: what site does it need?
Dutch Elm tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Silt, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range moist – very wet. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.8.
Dutch Elm: is it hardy?
Dutch Elm is listed as hardy in zone 5–8 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Dutch Elm: will it grow in Central Europe?
Dutch Elm is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
Dutch Elm: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Dutch Elm. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
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